NBA Mechanics

[jimcrket]

I think we should, at the very least, make mention of the incident that occurred in the NCAA tournament that clearly provides insight into the NCAA and Federation three man mechanics and the difference in the NBA. It is not an issue of convenience to keep the calling official table-side, that is a matter of style the NBA has chosen. In the NBA the decorum and professionalism lends itself to a much more relaxed environment.

The actions of the Iowa State coach, his name is less memorable than his behavior, illustrates CLEARLY why we do not maintain our reporting position. With the constant barrage of verbal "communication" we receive from coaches and fans, it is imperative that we "put a little distance" between ourselves and any team personnel who may be in disagreement over a call. The very essence of this game is that we maintain ourselves in a professional and objective light, not influenced by the attitudes or inequities of teams and their personnel. I think the mechanics are most appropriate for High School and College level games as we cannot control the environment at every turn nor do we have the level of decorum as with the NBA.

I think Billy Packer got it right when he said that the assistant coaches should have gotten ahold of the Iowa State head coach and pulled him away from the area.

Incidentally, a big congratulations should go out to that crew as they took care of a bad situation by backing away from the table-side and forcing the coach to alienate himself from the cover of his bench.

A big lesson leraned by aspiring officials and coaches.